Catons Lane Parking, Saffron Walden
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Catons Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 27 of 49 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Catons Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 39 of 49 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CB10 2DU
- Capacity
- 49 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Catons Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (78m), Catons Lane (82m), Saffron Walden Museum (180m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Catons Lane
Catons Lane provides parking in Saffron Walden, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. The car park has approximately 49 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Catons Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 49 spaces, that is roughly 27 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Saffron Walden
With 5 car parks in Saffron Walden, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Catons Lane is full, Rose & Crown Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Catons Lane
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is St Mary’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (school), about 78 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 393 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Catons Lane have?
Catons Lane in Saffron Walden has 49 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Catons Lane?
Parking at Catons Lane is free of charge.
When is Catons Lane busiest?
Catons Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 27 of 49 spaces in use.
When is Catons Lane quietest?
The best time to find a space at Catons Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 39 of 49 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Catons Lane?
Catons Lane is a car park with surface parking.